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GX03 EWM

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 EWM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 137,740 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 137,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 116,659 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 116,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 107,833 miles

o/s and n/s/r discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2010 103,884 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs worn low

Fail 21 Jun 2010 103,878 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs worn low

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,251 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,099 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,852 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 39,708 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,208 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 29,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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GX03 EWM is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX03 EWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX03 EWM registered?

GX03 EWM is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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